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India may soon get plastic notes: Why they matter and what happens to paper money
Published 29 July 2026 ยท india
The RBI has recently floated a tender to procure material for polymer banknotes, reviving a proposal that has been under consideration for nearly two decades
The RBI has recently floated a tender to procure material for polymer banknotes, reviving a proposal that has been under consideration for nearly two decades. Polymer notes, which are produced using durable plastic film instead of paper, generally have a longer lifespan and require replacement less frequently because they are more resistant to wear and tear.
Published: July 29, 2026 โข 11:42 AM IST ยท Updated: July 29, 2026 โข 12:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The RBI has recently floated a tender to procure material for polymer banknotes, reviving a proposal that has been under consideration for nearly two decades.
Polymer notes, which are produced using durable plastic film instead of paper, generally have a longer lifespan and require replacement less frequently because they are more resistant to wear and tear.